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“It’s a really fun, awesome, emotional day, and it blows us away every year to be surrounded by all these incredible women, both on and off the stage,” says Kerry.

Cherry Bombe's Kerry Diamond and Claudia Wu Talk Women, Food + the 2016 Jubilee
The Jubilee fosters and celebrates a growing community of women in various aspects of the culinary world.
blog.opentable.com|By Olivia Terenzio

When chef brothers pursue the same career path, it gives them the unique opportunity to be both rivals and allies.

Sibling Rivalries: Chef Brothers Building Delicious Dynasties - OpenTable Blog
Each champions the other, even as they vie against each other to be the best.
blog.opentable.com|By Nevin Martell

"I’m doing something wrong if I have hair left on my arms at the end of a Saturday night."

Experience A Day in the Life of Zahav Chef Michael Solomonov
Have you had chef Solomonov’s to-die-for hummus? Sampled his spin on barbecue?
blog.opentable.com|By Korsha Wilson

Celebrate National Deep Dish Pizza Day in Chitown.

5 Chicago-Style Deep Dish Pizza Pies To Try Before You Die
Enjoy this super thick pizza baked in a high-walled pan with a formidable crust.
blog.opentable.com|By Nevin Martell

Celebrate Your City's Dining Scene.

April 2016 Restaurant Weeks
Spring is the perfect time to get out and dine, and, bonus, there are restaurant weeks cropping up around the nation!
blog.opentable.com|By Caroline Potter

Introducing OpenTable Taste!

Sample dishes with just a lick (or three). This exclusive technology will revolutionize how you choose where to dine. Finally, ‪#‎foodporn‬ you can taste! http://bit.ly/OTtaste

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A cooking stage can transform a chef's career.

Study Abroad: Chefs on the Cooking Stage That Changed Their Lives
Here, three culinary pros from top restaurants share details of their enlightening apprenticeships.
blog.opentable.com|By Nevin Martell

So, You Say It’s Your Birthday?

5 Top Restaurants for Birthday Desserts
Make any day feel like your birthday with one of these decadent, candle-friendly desserts.
blog.opentable.com|By Audrey Brashich

What do you get when you mix 8,500 guests, 124 chefs, 1,100 pounds of butter + 480 pounds of cheese?

Trends + Numbers from the Pebble Beach Food and Wine 2016
Pebble Beach Food and Wine 2016 kicks off on March 31 and runs through April 3, and offers guests the chance to take part in enjoy once-in-a-lifetime food experience.
blog.opentable.com|By Caroline Potter

Find out for yourself why foodies are buzzing about her.

Chef Maria Hines Shines in Seattle Restaurant Scene
Synonymous with inventive food and high-quality service since she first appeared in the Seattle restaurant scene in 2003, chef Maria Hines continues to shine.
blog.opentable.com|By Sophia McDonald

Catch a Rising Star!

The 10 Hottest DC Chefs Whose Food You Need to Eat Now
The nation’s capital has produced a number of nationally recognized culinary superstars – from frontrunners like Michel Richard and José Andrés to new school breakouts such as Mike Isabella and Aaron Silverman. But who is going to be the next big thing? Who will capture the hearts and bellies of Dis…
blog.opentable.com|By Nevin Martell

6 Pro Tips for Shooting Hotter Than Hot Food Porn.

How to Take Delicious Instagram Food Photos
As a part of my job as a food writer, I am constantly photographing my meals. Sometimes, I spend more time snapping pictures of my food than I do eating it.
blog.opentable.com|By Nevin Martell

En Fuego!

The 2016 #OpenTable100 Hottest Restaurants
This spring, you're invited to add some serious sizzle to your next dining experience at one of the 100 Hottest Restaurants in America 2016.
blog.opentable.com|By Caroline Potter

The ‘Monteverde’ Behind Chicago’s Hottest Pasta Spot.

Chef Sarah Grueneberg
Just when you think Chicago has enough Italian restaurants, along comes soulful Italian Monteverde, slinging some of the best handmade pastas the city’s seen.
blog.opentable.com|By Maggie Hennessy

Congratulations to all the finalists!

2016 James Beard Award Finalists: Chefs + Restaurants
The picks are in for the final nominees for the 2016 James Beard Foundation Awards.
blog.opentable.com|By Caroline Potter

Sweet Spring!

7 Desserts Celebrating Cherry Blossom Season in DC
Cherry blossom season in DC is in bloom -- as is chefs' creativity in these inspired desserts.
blog.opentable.com|By Nevin Martell

Can you guess the favorite condiments of top chefs?

On the Menu: Chefs' Favorite Condiments
Discover their surprising answers. #noketchup
blog.opentable.com|By Amy Sherman

Wacky Waffles

10 Surprising Sweet + Savory Takes on the Brunch Bestseller
You're going to wish every day could be Waffle Wednesday.
blog.opentable.com|By Nevin Martell

Forget plain mashed potatoes + watery boiled cabbage.

7 Delicious St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations
The luck -- not to mention the food, the beer, and the whiskey -- of the Irish is sure to be with you at any of these St. Patrick's Day celebrations.
blog.opentable.com|By Carley Thornell

Are you bothered by noisy restaurants?

Survival Tips for Noisy Restaurants #hackdining
Do you prefer when eateries pump up the volume -- or do noisy restaurants spoil your appetite and dining experience?
blog.opentable.com|By Stan Sagner